Scenic easements

A review is presented of the legal problems involved in the use of scenic easements, with pertinent statutory and case law and administrative practices cited. New legal problems arise in connection with the acquisition and administration of scenic easements. These problems include certain constitutional questions, the derivation of appropriate enabling legislation, the form and content of scenic easement conveyances, and the enforcement, transfer ability, and termination of scenic easement rights. These problems are analyzed and discussed in light of the relevant experience, together with proposed new scenic easement enabling legislation and suggestions as to the form and content of scenic easement conveyances.

Summary -- Introduction -- Past experience and plans for future action -- Legal problems in acquisition and enforcement -- Proposed enabling legislation and suggested scenic easement provisions -- Administrative problems and procedures -- Valuation problems and procedures -- Suggested research -- Appendices.